Comments on: The Oscars, Americanah, and Wave

By: Helen Murdoch

Helen Murdoch — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:37:10 +0000

I think the author’s reflections on America were so astute! I’d hear the characters make an observation and I’d think “that is so spot on, but I wouldn’t have thought about it!”

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 13:06:01 +0000

In reply to Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness).

Oh thanks Kim. Glad to know you had the same issues –pro and con — with Americanah.

By: Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)

Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness) — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 02:44:43 +0000

I agree with you basically 100 percent on Americanah, both the praises and the criticisms. Maybe cut 20-50 pages and it’s a perfect book.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:13:22 +0000

In reply to Diane. Thanks Diane. Yes I was so glad Spotlight won too. Wow it was wonderful to have it win: for the abuse issue, and for journalism. I'm glad Revenant did not get all the top awards.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:10:33 +0000

In reply to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz. Thanks Deb. Interesting point. I'd like to read her two earlier books, others have told me they like them better as well. Though I still liked Americanah.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:08:07 +0000

In reply to Laurel-Rain Snow. Thanks Laurel. I'm also glad that Spotlight won and Brie Larson too. Wow great wins I think. The show was different this year with its format but it still went long!

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:51:50 +0000

I didn’t watch the Oscars but, did see both The Revenant and Spotlight. I am so happy Spotlight one – I thought it was wonderful. I also loved the Big Short and while Revenant was good, too gory for me.

By: Deb Nance at Readerbuzz

Deb Nance at Readerbuzz — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 02:55:47 +0000

I loved two of the author’s other books but Americanah…meh. It came across as preachy to me. An author with an agenda.

By: Laurel-Rain Snow

Laurel-Rain Snow — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 23:59:09 +0000

I actually watched some of the nominated films ahead of time: Room, Spotlight, and Steve Jobs. I want to see The Big Short and Brooklyn. I was happy that Spotlight won Best Picture, and that Brie Larson, from Room, won Best Actress.

I thought the awards show was slightly better than usual, in that people were reminded to stop talking when the music rolled. It was kind of funny…

Thanks for sharing…and for visiting my blog.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 21:17:47 +0000

In reply to TJ @ MyBookStrings. Wave is devastating but it conveys some thoughts that seem worthwhile to me. I've heard Adichie's two earlier novels are better than Americanah. I'd be up for reading Purple Hibiscus sometime this year. Thanks for stopping by TJ.